How To Fix /SCDL/ADAPTER_MP099 - Error reading HU hierarchy data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCDL/ADAPTER_MP -

• Message number: 099

• Message text: Error reading HU hierarchy data

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCDL/ADAPTER_MP099 - Error reading HU hierarchy data ?

  The SAP error message /SCDL/ADAPTER_MP099 Error reading HU hierarchy data typically occurs in the context of handling Handling Units (HUs) in SAP's Supply Chain Management (SCM) or Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) modules. This error indicates that there is an issue with reading the hierarchy data associated with Handling Units.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the database related to Handling Units, such as missing or corrupted data.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the HU hierarchy data.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the system related to Handling Units or the relevant modules.
  System Performance: Performance issues or timeouts during data retrieval can lead to this error.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of changes, it may not have been properly executed, leading to missing data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Data Consistency:
  
  Use transaction codes like HU02 or HU03 to check the status and details of the Handling Units.
  Run consistency checks or reports to identify any inconsistencies in the HU data.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the HU hierarchy data.
  Check the roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Review the configuration settings related to Handling Units in the relevant modules (SCM/EWM).
  Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Performance Monitoring:
  
  Monitor system performance and check for any long-running queries or locks that may be affecting data retrieval.
  Consider increasing system resources if performance issues are identified.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, verify that all objects were transported correctly and that there are no missing components.
  Re-import the transport if necessary.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message.
  Apply any recommended patches or updates.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to development tools, consider debugging the program or function module that is generating the error to identify the root cause.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for Handling Units and the specific module you are working with (SCM/EWM).
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists and cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the error related to reading HU hierarchy data in SAP.